Culture Make Friends with Japanese Dialects – Things you should know! I recently told a friend of mine that I want to go live in the Tsugaru region of Aomori for…Luka JacksonOctober 12, 2016
CultureKyushu Amakusa Pottery, World-famous Ceramics ! The island of Amakusa is famous for its Toseki, a stone mined in the area for use in pottery production.…Freddie FootSeptember 3, 2016
CultureFoodKanto Cup Noodles Museum – Fun and Interactive museum! Located in Minato Mirai District of Yokohama, the Cup Noodles Museum is an interactive museum showing the history of instant…Zahro KariimaAugust 23, 2016
CultureKanto Kabukiza: Traditional Theatre In Modern Japan One of the things unique to Japan and highly regarded as a cultural treasure is the art of Kabuki theatre.…Crystal TaylorAugust 17, 2016
ActivitiesCultureKantoSponsored Peaceful temple in Fujisawa: Ryukoji-temple Ryukoji Temple is Nichiren Buddhist temple located in Fujisawa, worth visiting before you go to Enoshima sightseeing!Matt De SousaJuly 30, 2016
CultureSightseeing Mikage, Kobe – Granite, Luxury Real Estate and Ghibli Mikage, Kobe, is a quiet neighborhood that has been historically known for production of granite, or "Mikage-ishi" in Japanese. The…VoyaponJuly 30, 2016
CultureShoppingSponsored Bandai Samurai Gashapon – How to get it?! Looking how to buy Bandai's newest samurai Gashapon? Well look no farther! Step by step instructions to get it Osaka…Sim BouphathongJuly 29, 2016
CultureShoppingSponsored Samurai Figure by Bandai! – Check Samurai Figure Collection Five military commanders from Japan’s famed Sengoku jidai (Warring States period) have begun being sold! Notable figures such as Toyotomi…Sim BouphathongJuly 29, 2016
ChubuCultureFood Kiso Valley, The Nakasendo and a Piece of Japanese History. Kiso Valley in Nagano prefecture is one of Japans most beautiful and easy day treks. With much history, strong tourism…Luka JacksonJuly 20, 2016
CultureFoodSightseeingTohoku Koiwai Farm: Experience Unique Hands-on Learning at this Local Dairy Farm Koiwai is unique, not only in the tours it offers but also in the range and variety of projects it…Ryann OverbayJuly 14, 2016
ActivitiesCulturePop CultureSponsored Watch the latest movie adaptation of the beloved animation, ONE PIECE with English subtitles at a Japanese movie theater! Fans of ONE PIECE from all over the world, thank you for waiting! After a long wait of 3 and…VoyaponJuly 6, 2016
ActivitiesCultureKantoSightseeingSponsored Enoshima Iwaya Cave: Take in some local history On the south-western side of Enoshima lies the Iwaya Caves, a natural phenomenon packed with ancient historical artifacts from Enoshima's…Matt De SousaJuly 5, 2016
ActivitiesCultureKantoSightseeingSponsored Enoshima Okutsunomiya Shrine walking route Okutsunomiya is one of three shrines on Fujisawa City's Enoshima, along a short but popular walking route on the west-side…Matt De SousaJuly 5, 2016
CultureFood Everyday Recipe: Gyuudon The fierce competition between gyuudon chains and their aggressive expansion in Japan have made gyuudon, or “beef rice bowl,” a…VoyaponJune 27, 2016
CultureTohoku Wanko Kyodai : Iwate’s Beloved Mascots It's common knowledge that Japan is crazy about cute characters. From Hello Kitty, to Funassyi, Japanese culture is inundated with…Ryann OverbayJune 18, 2016
CultureFood Nomihoudai: How to All-You-Can-Drink in Japan 'Nomihoudai' = 'All You Can Drink!' System in Japan! 'Nomihoudai' - the word that often tops the list of useful…Maia HallJune 15, 2016
ActivitiesCultureShikoku Setouchi Art Islands: Megijima and Ogijima The obscure islands of Megijima and Ogijima offer a host of beautiful contemporary art for the Setouchi Internatinal Triennale.EimiJune 13, 2016
ActivitiesChubuCultureKansaiSightseeing Walking the Historic Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrmaage route that crosses the Kii Peninsula, mostly in Wakayama. This path is home to…Virginia GonzálezJune 11, 2016
ChugokuCultureSightseeing Hiroshima Castle, an elegant icon of city history Hiroshima Castle offers visitors an elegant design and the chance to delve into the rich history of both the city…Ratih PermanaJune 5, 2016
CultureKantoSponsored HYPER PROJECTION ENGEKI “HAIKYU!!” The view from the summit Sponsored by JAPAN 2.5-DIMENSIONAL MUSICAL ASSOCIATION "HAIKYU" : Come See the Live Action Anime Set! Jump! Spike! HYPER PROJECTION ENGEKI “HAIKYU!!”…Charles ToJune 2, 2016
ActivitiesCultureEventsShikoku Setouchi International Triennale – 108 Days of Culture and Art Spanning 108 days of culture and art, the Setouchi Intenation Triennaler in the Inland Sea, unites contemporary and amateur artists…EimiJune 1, 2016
ChubuCultureSightseeing Ise Jingu shrine, the heart of Shinto Whether you are a world leader or an ordinary visitors, a visit to Mie Prefecture would not be complete without…Brian KoldMay 27, 2016
ActivitiesCultureKansaiSightseeing Enjoying a Zen Tea Ceremony in A Temple Perhaps Nara's most overlooked temple, yet a haven for tea ceremony fanatics is the Zen temple Jiko-in in Yamatokoriyama to…Brian KoldMay 25, 2016
Culture Learn Japanese – “Genki” aka the Source of Well-Being and Energy Flow of One’s Inner Universe This article takes a deeper look into the Japanese word of "genki", a concept that can be traced back to…VoyaponMay 17, 2016
CultureFoodKantoSightseeing Yokohama Chinatown: The largest in Asia! Wander through the largest Chinatown in Asia and you will leave with your ears ringing with bells, eyes burning with…Maia HallMay 10, 2016
CultureKanto Were there anarchists in the history of Japanese politics? Nestled in Shinjuku, Tokyo, lies an unsuspected gem for those interested in Japanese politics, history or anarchist theory - Mosakusa…Freddie FootMay 9, 2016
CultureKyushuSightseeing Takeda Shrine and the best coffee in Kaseda City! Takeda shrine, simple in its appearance, extraordinary and sophisticated in the little town of Kaseda, Minamisatsuma. There's also a cozy…Dagmara KoreckaMay 8, 2016
ChugokuCultureSightseeing Mitaki Temple: Hiroshima’s Hidden Gem in the Mountain Mitaki Temple is tucked away in nature not far from Hiroshima Station, offering gorgeous views and a refreshing escape from…Scarlett GreyMay 8, 2016